ProTools First and Scarlett 8i6 only work at 44.1kHz

[mariomc]

I have just installed protools first on a new computer/setup.

As the title states, I can only open projects at 44.1kHz

I thought I should be able to open projects on sample rates up to 96kHz


Here is my setup:

ProTools First version 2019.5.0
Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd gen with Focusrite Control 3.5.0.1754
Mac Mini 8,1 with OS 10.14.6 with i5 processor and 8GB RAM.


Here is what I am doing:

I have configured system preferences to work with 8i6 on both output and input.

I have configured Audio midi setup to work at 96kHz

I have configured Focusrite Control to sync with my external AD converter at 96kHz

When I open the protools session the sample rate gets changed to 44.1 kHz.

In the protools session I go to Setup>Hardware and change it back to 96kHz. Then it changes back to 44.1kHz and a pop up message says "The HW device is at a different sample rate from the open session"

Is is possible to record at 96kHz using protools first and 8i6?

Am I doing something wrong?